Start of my Iran road trip
My last days in Shiraz before my Iran road trip was about hurrying, worrying, and running around like crazy with […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
Shiraz travel guide
You simply can’t visit Iran without going to Shiraz, the city of poets and gardens. This essential Shiraz travel guide […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
The most beautiful Shiraz attractions
The scent of orange blossoms, flowers growing in profusion everywhere, vibrant cafe, and a young hip culture: it is hard […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
Nasir al-Molk Mosque, the Pink Mosque of Shiraz
There is no better place to conclude evenings in Shiraz than the lovely Nasir al-Molk Mosque. Famously known as the […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
My beautiful Shiraz days
Shiraz had been pretty hot during the daytime in April, August and September but the evenings were just perfect. Balmy, […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
Erlebnisbauernhof Gertrudenhof pumpkin fest, a day trip from Cologne
Since it is technically autumn, we have switched over to all things autumnal. Our floral centerpieces have more yellow and […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Hello Pumpkin
Fall has set in early this year bringing with it damp skies and rain. Sniffles, sneezes, and warm socks are […]
India, West Bengal
Monsoon memories from Bengal
Recently a friend of mine wrote a wonderful article on monsoon for me. It was beautiful, heartfelt, and I could […]
India, Rajasthan, West
Bhil tribe, the bowmen of Rajasthan
When I was a little girl, my grandmother would tell me stories from the Ramayana. My favourite was the one […]
India, Rajasthan, West
The wild beauty of rural Bhilwara
Let me start by introducing the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan to you. Imagine softly rounded scrub-covered hills cradling a shallow […]